In One Study, Researchers Tested How People's Responses to Persuasive

In one study, researchers tested how people's responses to persuasive messages about climate change were affected by their perceptions of scientists' motives in delivering the messages. Participants who believed the scientists were trying to persuade them were _______ persuaded because they experienced __________.

A) more; a feeling of trust and confidence in the scientists
B) less; psychological reactance
C) more; conformity pressure
D) less; conflict about whether it is appropriate for scientists to advocate.